Section: Surgical Pathology: The surgical pathology section provides gross and microscopic analysis and interpretation of all tissue samples obtained from patients, including diagnostic biopsies and therapeutic resections. Bone marrow biopsies and lymph nodes are generally analyzed in the hematopathology laboratory in the Division of Clinical Pathology. Tissues resected for bacterial, fungal or viral cultures are generally handled in Clinical Pathology (Microbiology), although some special stains for organisms are performed in the histology laboratory for surgical pathology specimens. Outside slides for patients at University Hospital and Clinics should be submitted to Surgical Pathology for confirmation of the diagnosis.

Location: The Surgical Pathology/Histology Laboratory is located in the School of Medicine, second floor, Room N-208 (North Wing).

Telephone: 984-1534

Dr. Bret Allen , Director, Surgical Pathology ………................………41571

Linda Jones, Histology Supervisor ……...…….……………………....41576

Surgical Pathology Technicians …………………………………….....41634

Pathology Resident On-Call.……………………..HOSPITAL OPERATOR

Specimens are routinely received in the laboratory between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm. Specimens received after 4:00 pm will be processed on the next day, in order to allow sufficient time for fixation. For emergencies contact the pathology resident on call through the hospital operator.

All specimens must be properly labeled, and submitted with the completed surgical pathology consultation form. The necessary information must include:

1. Patient's complete name
2. Hospital number (medical record number)
3. Encounter number (SMS number)
4. Type and source of tissue/specimen ( eg breast, needle core biopsy)
5. Date and time the tissue was obtained from the patient
6. Clinical impression and pertinent history
7. Attending physician's complete name and  department
8. Residents or fellows who wish to be contacted with the results must provide their complete name and pager number.
9. Any case requiring special handling or rush processing must be clearly marked.

All information must be legible.